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Hi, I Had Experienced Irregular Vaginal Bleeding That Was Heavy
Question: Hi, I had experienced irregular vaginal bleeding that was heavy earlier today but has clamed down since. This was accompanied with migraines, random bruising on my left calf, chest pain, and light-headedness. (I also had a nose bleed recently, not sure if it's connected or not.) What could this be?
Brief Answer:
Menorrhagia, further evaluation needed
Detailed Answer:
Hello Traciem.
Welcome to 'Ask A Doctor' service.
You need a sonography scan to establish the cause of bleeding and might need some hormonal preparations to control your bleeds.I would like to know that whether you have got your thyroid levels checked because it is usually the first and foremost cause of irregular intermenstrual bleeding.
You had nose bleed and bruising (bleeding from the capillaries)so this gives a suspicion that you have some bleeding diathesis and your vaginal bleed is part of that.You will need some blood tests which include complete blood count(specially platelets)and coagulation profile and tests of liver function (as coagulation factors are produced by the liver).
Please visit your clinician for further workup and revert thereafter.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards.
Menorrhagia, further evaluation needed
Detailed Answer:
Hello Traciem.
Welcome to 'Ask A Doctor' service.
You need a sonography scan to establish the cause of bleeding and might need some hormonal preparations to control your bleeds.I would like to know that whether you have got your thyroid levels checked because it is usually the first and foremost cause of irregular intermenstrual bleeding.
You had nose bleed and bruising (bleeding from the capillaries)so this gives a suspicion that you have some bleeding diathesis and your vaginal bleed is part of that.You will need some blood tests which include complete blood count(specially platelets)and coagulation profile and tests of liver function (as coagulation factors are produced by the liver).
Please visit your clinician for further workup and revert thereafter.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
I have not gotten my thyroid levels checked, but I will definitely look into doing so. Thank you, I appreciate the response.
Brief Answer:
Menorrhagia, further evaluation needed
Detailed Answer:
Well...that's fine.
For the time being,if you experience heavy bleeding,you can take Tranexemic acid 500 mg thrice a day and be cautious about your perineal hygiene.
Continue taking iron and vitamin c rich foods to prevent anemia due to excess blood loss.
Please revert back after thyroid profile and a pelvic scan.
Stay healthy and happy.
Regards.
Menorrhagia, further evaluation needed
Detailed Answer:
Well...that's fine.
For the time being,if you experience heavy bleeding,you can take Tranexemic acid 500 mg thrice a day and be cautious about your perineal hygiene.
Continue taking iron and vitamin c rich foods to prevent anemia due to excess blood loss.
Please revert back after thyroid profile and a pelvic scan.
Stay healthy and happy.
Regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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